Welcome to EDC586 - The Course Companion to the Summer Institute in Digital Literacy 2013


12:30-1:00 Introductions and Settling In

1:00-3:15 THIS I BELIEVE – DIGITAL LITERACY IS…
  • NPR's This I Believe and Matt Harding's Story: Dancing to Connect To A Global Tribe
  • (20 minutes) Write...what do you believe about digital literacy? What would your video look like and how would you use words to capture the essence of your images, ideas, and perspectives about digital literacy in a narrative form?
  • Share your belief statements
  • In his new book, Present Shock (2013), Doug Rushkoff claims we are unable to touch the essence of Kairos in our world today (p. 110-112). In this context, what kinds of affordances and opportunities does this kind of sharing offer?
  • Open up for reflection about definitions of Digital Literacy
    • Why do I believe these things?
    • In what evidence are these beliefs grounded?
    • How do these beliefs shape my choices as a teacher and as a researcher?
    • What questions remain for me? How could I answer these questions?
    • How might these questions shape your goals this week at the Institute?
    • Share your final thoughts on our Digital Literacy Institute Ning

3:15 – 4:00 Review the syllabus (readings, assignments, scoreguides) and decide on public space for grad students - Questions?

4:00 – 4:15 Overview for presenters (to check sessions and answer questions)

4:15 – 4:45 Network

5:00 Head to Welcome Event at Roots Cafe